So many times in my life, I have lived as a kept, pretty thing. If getting dirty is a sign that I have helped my friends, then all the better for it.

[ there's warmth and kindness in this statement, but it is also Firm. it is a Please Do Not Argue level of firm, as he unclips his big blue cape thing from his cloak and comes over, holding it out like an extra blanket. here. ]

You do not burden me. In fact, you worry me more if you move up and about. Though it does not hurt you... it hurts me, to watch. So... perhaps if I can ask you to as you always have, use that kind heart of yours to take care of me, and let me take care of you.